Studded Leather

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-14-2007, 02:05 AM

I searched other posts for info on studded leather but didn't see what I was looking for.

Where do you go to get your seats, backrests, etc studded? Winter time seems to be the time to do it.

I've seen a site on how to do it, but is there a site that sells quality studs? I don't want anything that is going to rust.

Wait.... I just realized what kind of cracks (no pun intended) this post is going to create!

BnG

**Idaho** · 12-14-2007, 08:44 AM

No puns here BnG. You might start with an upholstery shop to see if they will do it for you or sell you the studs so that you can do the job yourself. I plan to take my backrest to an upholsterer friend of mine this winter to get it studded to match my seats. Most of us cheat and buy seats with studs in them.

basco · 12-14-2007, 08:45 AM

Get with Nico on the studded leather he knows a lot about it.especially collars and leashes

oldbiker · 12-14-2007, 10:37 AM

I do my own. It's easy if you have a good staple gun. You can buy the studs from J&P Cycles for just over a buck for a bag of 10. Do NOT buy the tool that makes the holes for the studs, it's junk. Check any seat catalog for the pattern you want. Mark your seat with chalk. Remove the staples and take the cover off. I used a small exacto knife to make the slots. Put the studs in and staple the cover back on the seat pan. I used stainless staples for obvious reasons. I also installed conchos.

socwkbiker · 12-14-2007, 11:20 AM

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I do my own. It's easy if you have a good staple gun. You can buy the studs from J&P Cycles for just over a buck for a bag of 10. Do NOT buy the tool that makes the holes for the studs, it's junk. Check any seat catalog for the pattern you want. Mark your seat with chalk. Remove the staples and take the cover off. I used a small exacto knife to make the slots. Put the studs in and staple the cover back on the seat pan. I used stainless staples for obvious reasons. I also installed conchos.

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bobzinger · 12-14-2007, 01:10 PM

I tried and electric stapler to put the seat cover back on and they wouldn't penetrate the seat pan. I got an 1/2" crown air stapler off harbor freight and it works great. On sale now $19.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46365

Here's how one guy did from Gadgets site. http://www.gadgetjq.com/harryseat.htm

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-14-2007, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I'll let you know what happens.
BnG

naugaman · 12-15-2007, 12:53 AM

If you cannot get what you want out of JP Cycles, try Tandy Leather. Depending on where you are at, there may be a store close by. I also did my own studs and conchos. Easy once you get things laid out.

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-16-2007, 01:43 AM

Thanks Naug, there is a Tandy's in town and I will go give them a looksee. Thanks again, everyone.
BnG

12-14-2007, 02:05 AM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Studded Leather I searched other posts for info on studded leather but didn't see what I was looking for. Where do you go to get your seats, backrests, etc studded? Winter time seems to be the time to do it. I've seen a site on how to do it, but is there a site that sells quality studs? I don't want anything that is going to rust. Wait.... I just realized what kind of cracks (no pun intended) this post is going to create! BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-14-2007, 08:44 AM	#2
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Studded Leather No puns here BnG. You might start with an upholstery shop to see if they will do it for you or sell you the studs so that you can do the job yourself. I plan to take my backrest to an upholsterer friend of mine this winter to get it studded to match my seats. Most of us cheat and buy seats with studs in them. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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12-14-2007, 08:45 AM	#3
basco Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taylor Tx Posts: 1,831	Studded Leather Get with Nico on the studded leather he knows a lot about it.especially collars and leashes
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12-14-2007, 10:37 AM	#4
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Studded Leather I do my own. It's easy if you have a good staple gun. You can buy the studs from J&P Cycles for just over a buck for a bag of 10. Do NOT buy the tool that makes the holes for the studs, it's junk. Check any seat catalog for the pattern you want. Mark your seat with chalk. Remove the staples and take the cover off. I used a small exacto knife to make the slots. Put the studs in and staple the cover back on the seat pan. I used stainless staples for obvious reasons. I also installed conchos.
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12-14-2007, 01:10 PM	#6
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Studded Leather I tried and electric stapler to put the seat cover back on and they wouldn't penetrate the seat pan. I got an 1/2" crown air stapler off harbor freight and it works great. On sale now $19.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46365 Here's how one guy did from Gadgets site. http://www.gadgetjq.com/harryseat.htm __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-14-2007, 11:59 PM	#7
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Studded Leather Thanks for the feedback! I'll let you know what happens. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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12-15-2007, 12:53 AM	#8
naugaman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 280	Studded Leather If you cannot get what you want out of JP Cycles, try Tandy Leather. Depending on where you are at, there may be a store close by. I also did my own studs and conchos. Easy once you get things laid out.
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12-16-2007, 01:43 AM	#9
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Studded Leather Thanks Naug, there is a Tandy's in town and I will go give them a looksee. Thanks again, everyone. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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